'False claim' - Kaduna community counters Nigerian Army on rescue of 31 abducted worshippers

A community organization in Ariko, Kachia Local Government Area, Nigeria, has rejected reports claiming that 31 worshippers abducted during an Easter service were rescued by the Nigerian Army. The president of the Kuturmi Unity Development Association, J.D. Ariko, stated that the victims are still held by their captors, who have confirmed their survival. He urged authorities to release only verified information regarding sensitive security matters.